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So I am getting a black miniature puppy next spring. I have always been very interesed in grooming and my ambition is to do it myself.
I was thinking about slowly starting to look around for good deals on equipment. I already have some brushes that I bought a year ago as sort of a promise to myself that my dream of getting a poodle would come true soon. I have to check which types I have (I can't for the life of me remember the different names of the brushes right now haha).
I don't think I need a grooming table if I have just one little dog, plus I don't have the space for it. Plan A is to do it on top of the laundry machine, plan B is the floor...
But what sort of equipment do I need for the very beginning?? and what should I spend a bit of money on vs getting it cheap?
Are those special dog hairdryers essential? If I don't have one when its young will it then be difficult to introduce it to it as an adult? can I use my own hairdryer or is it too hot??
With the clippers, does the difference between the cheap and the high quality ones matter a lot or is it only if you are a professional and grooming several dogs a day?
Same with the shears? is it worth it to invest in nice ones?
I am willing to invest a bit if its worth it and the products are long-lived.
Also, since I live in Europe I have noticed that some of the products that PF recommends are not easily available so please feel free to suggest several brands/types if you want.
I was thinking about slowly starting to look around for good deals on equipment. I already have some brushes that I bought a year ago as sort of a promise to myself that my dream of getting a poodle would come true soon. I have to check which types I have (I can't for the life of me remember the different names of the brushes right now haha).
I don't think I need a grooming table if I have just one little dog, plus I don't have the space for it. Plan A is to do it on top of the laundry machine, plan B is the floor...
But what sort of equipment do I need for the very beginning?? and what should I spend a bit of money on vs getting it cheap?
Are those special dog hairdryers essential? If I don't have one when its young will it then be difficult to introduce it to it as an adult? can I use my own hairdryer or is it too hot??
With the clippers, does the difference between the cheap and the high quality ones matter a lot or is it only if you are a professional and grooming several dogs a day?
Same with the shears? is it worth it to invest in nice ones?
I am willing to invest a bit if its worth it and the products are long-lived.
Also, since I live in Europe I have noticed that some of the products that PF recommends are not easily available so please feel free to suggest several brands/types if you want.